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Clerkship faculty perspectives on basic science integration during clinical training: implications for fourth-year physiology elective development

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study is among the few to use perspectives of clerkship faculty, those who directly observe students' clinical reasoning, to evaluate basic science preparedness and integration during clerkships. Faculty reported strong support for basic science relevance but identified gaps in its structured integration and in students' application of foundational knowledge. Findings highlight high-yield domains for reinforcement and demonstrate broad support for targeted fourth-year physiology electives, offering a data-driven model for strengthening vertical basic science integration.

Source: AJP Advances in Physiology Education

DOI: 10.1152/advan.00291.2025

Authors: Komal Marwaha, Ryan Cain, Katherine Asmis, Priya Harindranathan, Shakeel Ahmed

Institution: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7203702067

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